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Family demands answers after disabled DeSoto ISD student injured at school
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Mean Joe Greene cheers UNT's historic playoff bid
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Large water main break shuts down Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, snarls traffic
City officials say no homes or businesses reported flooding.
Celina police chief urges lawyers in school sex abuse suits hand over evidence
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
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North Texas mayor offers to raise millions to keep GCISD campuses open
William Tate has previously floated the idea of raising taxes to prevent Bransford and Dove elementary schools from closing within Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. That didn't take hold.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes to appeal TEA takeover
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7-1 Tuesday night to appeal the state's takeover of the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to vote on closing 2 elementary campuses
The GCISD school board is likely to vote to approve the closure and consolidation of two elementary schools for next school year.
Is AI replacing teachers? At 2 North Texas private schools, it is
It's called Alpha School for grades K-8, and it's the most expensive private school in Texas. One campus is in Plano and the other is in Fort Worth.
McKinney ISD names 3 elementary schools to be repurposed
The school board also discussed new attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools with underutilized campuses.
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Nurse seen on video leaving Dallas woman in labor is no longer employed
The Dallas Regional Medical Center confirmed the nurse was no longer employed on Tuesday night.
Jasmine Crockett poised to make announcement ahead of Monday's filing deadline
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett took another step closer Tuesday to running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
14-year-old girl dies after being hit by pickup truck in Flower Mound
A 14-year-old girl has died after being hit by a truck on Tuesday afternoon in Flower Mound, police said.
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Unlikely bond: Husband’s ex-wife donates kidney to Granbury woman
A Granbury woman is recovering after receiving a kidney from her husband’s ex-wife. The two women, who met a decade ago after the divorce, said their relationship was initially strained but grew into friendship through shared parenting. When the woman’s kidneys failed and other donor options ran out, her husband’s ex-wife tested as a perfect match — a rarity usually seen among close relatives.
Family questions DeSoto ISD after disabled teen hurt at school
The family of a 14-year-old DeSoto ISD student with disabilities is demanding answers after she was badly injured at school. Relatives said staff initially told them the girl fell from her wheelchair when the seatbelt was not secured. Photos showed blunt injuries to her forehead and mouth, which doctors said could not have resulted from a simple fall. The family believes there is more to the story and is pressing the district for transparency.
Cowboys' fans react after loss to Lions: Armchair Quarterback
Cowboys fans shared their reactions after the team’s loss to the Lions, expressing both disappointment and optimism.
Parish Episcopal wins sixth TAPPS title in seven years
Parish Episcopal defeated Prestonwood Christian 14-7 in the TAPPS Division I state championship, securing its sixth title in seven years.
ICE removes 19-year-old to Honduras after detaining her at Boston’s Logan Airport
A 19-year-old college student was detained at Boston’s Logan Airport while traveling home to Texas for Thanksgiving. Despite a judge’s order blocking removal, she was deported to Honduras two days later. Her attorney criticized the government for ignoring court authority, calling it “lawless.” The Department of Homeland Security said the student had a 2015 removal order, while her attorney noted she came to the U.S. at age 8 with her mother, who was seeking asylum.
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Mild, sunny weekend ahead for North Texas
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Temperatures in North Texas to warm up slightly for a nice weekend
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Cold morning, cloudy afternoon in North Texas Friday before nice weekend weather
This weekend, expect warmer temperatures on Saturday with highs near 60 before a cold front moves through into Sunday.
Mainly cloudy and dry end to the week in North Texas
Looking ahead to Friday, North Texas will start to warm back up but still stay below average with temperatures in the 50s. The day will start off cloudy, but there should be some peaks of sunshine later in the afternoon.
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Grace Bridge awarded $1,000 to provide over 2,400 holiday meals
We’re honored to donate $1,000 to Grace Bridge — helping provide more than 2,400 meals and Christmas support for North Texas families.
Dallas nonprofit feeds, supports families in the community
Brother Bill's is an 80-year-old nonprofit based in West Dallas, providing wraparound services to over 200 ZIP codes, focusing on essentials of life like education and finance.
Day 8 of 11 Days of Giving: $1,000 donation supports Fort Worth’s NICA food bank
North Texas families face increased need this holiday season. To help, CBS’s 11 Days of Giving campaign with Tom Thumb and Albertsons is donating $1,000 daily to local food banks. Thursday’s donation went to Northside Inter-Community Agency (NICA) in Fort Worth, which has served the community for over 55 years.
Holiday break leaves thousands of kids hungry, so Lovepacs steps in
When the school bell rings for holiday break, most kids count down to time off and fun. But for thousands in North Texas, that same break means something else: days without school meals.
Duncanville Outreach Ministry receives $1,000 donation to help local families: 11 Days of Giving
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Irving Cares gets $1,000 donation to help North Texas families: 11 Days of Giving
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
Denton Freedom House food pantry receives $1,000 donation from 11 Days of Giving
Fresh food comes in daily, sometimes hourly, to keep shelves stocked at the Denton Freedom House food pantry.
Arlington Charities sees record demand and fresh support from 11 Days of Giving
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and many North Texas families are struggling as the holidays approach.
Plano nonprofit sees demand soar, receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
As the holidays approach, many North Texas families are feeling the strain of a difficult year. The Storehouse in Plano is seeing that need firsthand.
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Trump's support among Latinos slips, Pew report shows
A new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
Amid visa backlog, foreign-born North Texas pastor self-deports
Pastor Albert Oliveira is one of many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States forced to make the difficult decision to self-deport.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
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FIFA World Cup draw reveals which teams may play group stage games at AT&T Stadium
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup groups revealed; Team USA learns its opponents
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
CeeDee Lamb suffers concussion, exits Cowboys vs. Lions game
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game for NFL Week 14
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
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Kidney donation from husband's ex-wife saves Texas woman's life
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Family demands answers after disabled DeSoto ISD student injured at school
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Mean Joe Greene cheers UNT's historic playoff bid
North Texas football legend reflects on past dreams as Mean Green chase first playoff berth.
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School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
New messages show why Kerr County judge was absent in aftermath of deadly July 4th floods
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
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Texas Gov. Abbott discusses campaign for historic fourth term, casino gambling, property tax plan
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Republican consultant discusses candidates and possible outcomes for Texas U.S. Senate seat
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Lone Star Project Director, a Democratic PAC, talks Rep. Crockett's potential U.S. Senate entry
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
Doctors warn of new severe flu strain that could start showing up in North Texas
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
Crowley police officer's search for living kidney donor while battling stage 5 renal failure
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Non-profit, search and rescue experts write wandering toolkit for those with dementia
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
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Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's Argentina beef imports, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
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FIFA World Cup draw reveals which teams may play group stage games at AT&T Stadium
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup groups revealed; Team USA learns its opponents
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Detroit Lions fight against Dallas Cowboys to win 44-30
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
CeeDee Lamb suffers concussion, exits Cowboys vs. Lions game
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game for NFL Week 14
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Metallica's gift of giving
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Playwright and "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
